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PLUS SERIES | SERVICE MANUAL REV. 6 | AUGUST 29, 2017
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Carbon Electrodes
Carbon electrodes provide an economical means of delivering electrotherapy to patients but should not be used with
Microcurrent. This type of electrode lasts a long time and can be used again and again. However, if they are not properly
cared for, these electrodes can fail to deliver the desired treatment and can present the possibility for injury to a patient. To
ensure greatest safety and effectiveness with your treatments, follow these rules when using carbon electrodes.
1. Carbon electrodes must be well-moistened prior to treatment setup.
Dry carbon electrodes are very poor conductors of current and should NEVER be used. They may be moistened
with either water or an electrolyte spray. Water is adequate for short treatments, but will evaporate too quickly for
longer treatments. If water is used for longer treatments, you may need to interrupt the treatment and remoisten
the electrodes. A special sponge fabric available with some carbon electrodes may be moistened well and used as a
conductive medium (do not use ordinary sponges for this purpose). Do not use Ultrasound gel as a conductive agent
with carbon electrodes.
If you use an electrolyte spray, this liquid may be diluted with equal amounts of distilled water, if desired. This
reduces the amount of build-up on the electrodes yet usually provides adequate moistening of the electrodes.
2. Carbon electrodes must be free from any build-up.
If electrodes have a build-up from body oils or a moistening agent such as an electrolyte spray, conductivity is greatly
impaired. If treatment is allowed to continue, intensity could be inhibited. When using carbon electrodes with any
electrotherapy device, you must make sure conductivity is not impaired due to any type of build-up on the electrodes.
3. How to Clean Carbon Electrodes.
Carbon electrodes from Dynatronics may be cleaned using a mild soap and a small brush (such as a nail brush). To
sterilize, alcohol may be used. They may also be sterilized in an Autoclave. Daily cleaning is recommended
If seeking a commercial cleanser/disinfectant, it is recommended that a product contain only the following active
ingredients to avoid damage to the probe or pads:
NOTE: As you increase the intensity to higher levels during setup, if your patient feels a “biting” sensation or if the
patient feels nothing, this indicates you are not getting adequate conductivity—the electrode may be too dry or is
not moistened evenly across its entire surface. Stop the setup and correct the problem.
NOTE: The LEAD TEST should be used for testing patient lead wires only. This is not an accurate means of testing
carbon electrodes. Contact Dynatronics Customer Service to arrange for free testing of carbon electrodes or for
instructions for testing these electrodes.